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Old 11-21-2005, 12:54 AM
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I've been using RON98 fuel for a while now (Shell Optimax). Australian RX8s are specified to use RON95 minimum. Some people in Australia have experienced pinging using RON91, so therefore I would not use fuel that could possibly harm the engine. RON98 is what I've been using and will continue to do so.... We also have Shell Optimax Extreme RON100....

Basically, use the best fuel for your car... and keep it revvin'....

FYI as of today: (AUD)
PULP (95) $110.4 cents per litre.
Optimax 98 cost 119.3 cents per litre.
Optimax Extreme is $122.3 cents er litre.

We all know this car drinks juice... but a smile on your face everytime you drive it is "PRICELESS"!
Old 11-21-2005, 05:50 AM
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Ah, another thread on what kind of gas to use. How refreshing!
Old 11-21-2005, 08:08 AM
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BTW, I think the OP's octane system (in europe) is different from US. I think 98 corresponds to 93 or sth like that. So 95 min may be like our 91 min recommended.
Old 11-27-2005, 12:52 PM
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thnks guys..i think i will stick with 100 octane one
cheers....oh ye i do get to see the cyprus rally every year kyliquid
it has some nice bendy roads to go with my 8 ...although i havent yet been wit my 8 due the fact i havent got a licence yet..soon though 150 days left
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
also, the fuel octane rating system is different in Europe. They use RON (Research Octane Number) ratings, the US uses PON (Pump Octane Number) = (RON + MON)/2. MON is Motor Octane Number. RON and MON are determined by different test procedures using the same fuel. RON is always higher than MON.

Here is a chart and info that correlates the different rating systems:

http://www.btinternet.com/~madmole/R...RONMONPON.html
Thanks for the link! At long last, I understand the mystic runes on the pump about the octane being computed with the "(R + M) / 2" method!
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